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I’m really running out of titles for these posts that are in no way related to Carly Rae Jepsen lyrics. What’s a girl to do?!
I shot this video back in January to showcase some of the products I received/picked up during the holidays. When you live on an island, it’s a pain sometimes to have to wait until you can hit up a Sephora to stock up on beauty products. Yes, I know you can ship, but who wants to take that chance on unreturnable, expensive makeup products if it’s something you’ve never tried before?
Some of these are restocks, others are things that I had been dying to try. Check out the video below and links to products at the bottom!
Every Drop Lip Spatula/Every Drop Beauty Spatula/Essie Holiday Hostess Gift Kit
No Bleeding Lips Secret Lip Liner/NARS Lipstick in Schiap
Anastasia Beverly Hills DIPBROW Pomade in Taupe/Anastasia Beverly Hills Brush #14
I’ve gotten some good feedback on the few videos I’ve done, but I’d love to know what other things you guys would like to see on here. I’m no expert, nor do I consider myself a “beauty blogger,” but I love being able to share real products that I use with you all. I would love to do some other tutorials, but as you can tell, my video editing skills at the moment are shall we say…limited (as in, I have none at all and if I need to do something, I sort of just figure it out along the way/Google it). But let me know! Leave me a comment here or over on my YouTube channel.
Thanks for watching!
~L
If you haven’t heard yet, I’m in the process of testing a new regimen from the premium skincare line Rodan + Fields (you can check out this post here or watch my YouTube video to see day one).
You’ve already heard about my skincare journey, so now it’s time to get to know Lisa Russo Lothian, my R+F consultant!
How did you find out about Rodan + Fields?
I found out about the company when a high school friend of mine posted about her business on Facebook. Since I was turning thirty-six and was starting to see the effects of aging, I decided to give myself the REDEFINE regimen for Christmas. Best gift I ever gave myself!
What drew you to the company and made you want to get involved?
After using the products for about three months and falling in love with them, I became really interested in the business side of Rodan + Fields. It helped that I knew a girl from high school whose husband just retired at thirty-four years old because his wife’s R+F business was doing so well. I was like, “I’m in!!” And honestly haven’t looked back since.
What are the biggest changes in your skin that you’ve noticed since switching to these products?
The biggest change in my skin since starting my regimen is a softer, more glowing skin tone. The texture is firmer and I notice a lot less discoloration. Basically I feel like a teenager again!
Why are these products worth the investment?
Premium skincare is something that we all should be using to help preserve our skin and also reverse the effects of sun damage and exposure. Rodan + Fields was created by Stanford-trained dermatologists, who have a combined fifty years experience in skincare. Plus, you are saving money on office visits to a dermatologist.
What is your Rodan + Fields favorite product?
People ask me that all the time, and while I highly recommend all of our products, I would have to say my favorite product is our AMP MD roller and night serum. The roller has little acupuncture needles that when rolled over your skin, make a tiny “wound” and send a message to your natural collagen to amp up production. Also, it helps the night serum (which feels like liquid silk!) penetrate the skin even more.
What is the biggest mistake that people make with their skin care routine?
Hands down, the biggest mistake people make with a skincare routine is not being consistent. You have to be consistent to see results. I leave my eye cream next to my bed, so even when I’m super tired, it’s right there to use before I fall asleep.
How has working with Rodan + Fields impacted your life?
Working for Rodan + Fields has allowed me to dream again. Crazy big dreams that most people laugh at, but I know are possible. My goal is to have my husband retired by forty and have the ability to travel with my family all over the world, while working my business from my iPhone or computer. We like to say in this business “all you need is Wi-Fi and a dream.”
If you’re interested in talking to Lisa about products or want information about becoming a Rodan + Fields consultant, you can check out her page here!
In the meantime, I am so excited to do my very first giveaway! Lisa was kind enough to supply three readers with a special R+F “mini-facial” sample, containing a microdermabrasion paste packet, a capsule of night serum, and a capsule of hydrating lip serum. Enter using the link below! (Contest ends on March 26, 2016 at 12 A.M.)
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to winners Caitlin R. & Nicole D.!
Haven’t you guys always wondered what I looked like without makeup? No? Well, if not, you may want to turn back now, because this post is chock full of #nofilter realness. Why would I subject myself to revealing my less than stellar skin to the world?
Simply put, I’m going to be your guinea pig. If you’ve tried what seems like every skincare product out there and still aren’t happy with the results, you’re not alone. Which is why I was so excited when consultant Lisa approached me about Rodan + Fields, a line of premium skincare products designed by world-renowned dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, creators of Proactiv.
Lisa had seen some of my previous haul videos and the blog and asked me if I’d be interested in learning more about the company and its products. I said “duh” and now here we are!
Lisa and I discussed the current state of my skin and what issues I’ve had in the past. I shared with her that ever since I turned thirty, I’ve seen a definite change in the way my skin bounces back from blemishes, not to mention a lot of little spots and discoloration from long ago that just never seemed to heal. It was determined that I would benefit the most from the REVERSE regimen, which is specifically meant to target brown spots, dullness, and discoloration.
For more on my skin story, check out my latest video on my YouTube channel and see which R+F products are part of this regimen!
You may have seen on my Snapchat (@legallylinz) my no-makeup selfie that I posted last week when I was in the process of filming my video. In case you missed it, here’s my “before” photo from the day I started my regimen:
Eeeeek. As you can see, we’ve got some work to do here.
I’ll be checking in every two weeks or so to update you on my progress with my R+F regimen, and hopefully doing a tutorial that actually demonstrates how to use the products (including the REDEFINE AMP MD Micro-Exfoliating Roller below – it’s so cool!).
More posts to come, including a skincare Q&A with Lisa and even a small giveaway!
Until then,
~L
PS – Interested in Rodan + Fields products or becoming a consultant yourself? Contact Lisa Russo Lothian and find out more!
Disclaimer: I was provided products to try, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Last weekend was my final wedding of the year, and since I was off-island, I couldn’t resist a quick trip to a few stores that I hadn’t shopped at for a long time. Which of course, led to my second haul video, where I show you the things that I bought and justify my reasons for purchasing, because let’s face it – unconfirmed validation is what the internet is all about, right?
Anyway, check out the goods below. Enjoy!
(PS – someone could teach me more about how to select an attractive thumbnail for YouTube videos, that would be great.)
~L
Wow, has it really been a month since I’ve blogged? Well, the answer is yes, and that sucks. Whoever told me I’d be bored living on Nantucket in the winter obviously never had a job – seriously, I just completed my second year here and I don’t think I’ve ever been this busy (at least it’s paying off – I got promoted last week!). I never thought I’d say this, but after being on a computer all day, sometimes the last thing I want to do is go and stare at a screen when I get home, no matter how much I love my new Macbook and website.
I’m still always thinking about content, so I decided that I wanted to try doing a little vlogging, since I tend to want to write like I talk anyway, I figure – why not go right to the source? I took a trip off island a few weeks ago and decided that I earned the right to purchase a few things – after all, it has been a long winter and I hadn’t been to “America” since Christmas. I visited Sephora at the Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis, and couldn’t resist in investing in a few new pieces of makeup for spring. Check out my picks below, and please, be kind – this is my first time ever doing this so it’s super unpolished and I don’t quite know where to look when doing this sort of thing. Also if someone wants to tell me how to get a more attractive cover image for this video (somehow I thought just smiling at the beginning would be enough), I’d be utterly indebted to you.
Like any of these products? Here’s the info:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Scratch
NARS Blush/Bronzing Powder Duo in Orgasm/Laguna
Buxom Full Bodied Lipstick in Dolly
You can also check out my YouTube channel, which at the moment has exactly one video on it (guess which one), but I’m hoping to add more in the future – that is, if internet trolls don’t trash this first one.
Happy viewing!
~L
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